Hindustan Unilever shares jump 2% after UBS maintains ‘Buy' call with Rs 2,800 target
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) shares jumped up 2% on July 7, 2025, following a report from UBS that maintained a 'buy' rating on the stock with a target price of ₹2,800. UBS noted that the risk-reward is turning favourable for the company, especially if growth picks up in the second half of the financial year.
The brokerage highlighted that while HUL holds a dominant market position, parts of its portfolio require strategic adjustments. UBS believes that if the company addresses these areas effectively, it could see a meaningful recovery in the latter half of FY26. It also expects the earnings momentum to continue into FY27, provided growth stabilises.
HUL opened at ₹2,341.00 and touched an intraday high of ₹2,391.70. The stock has a 52-week high of ₹3,035.00 and a 52-week low of ₹2,136.00. As of 10:26 AM, the shares were trading 2.15% higher at Rs 2,389.60.
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